January 29, (THEWILL) – The Nigeria Labour Congress will, on Tuesday, February 4 embark on a nationwide protest against the recent hike in telcos tariff.
NLC President Joe Ajaero, who made this known at the end of the Congress’ National Administrative Council meeting in Abuja, said the one-day rally and protest will take place in all 36 states of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory.
“To express our collective opposition to this arbitrary tariff hike, the NLC will embark on a nationwide mass rally on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
“The rally will serve as a warning on the dangers of imposing such an unfair increase on a struggling population earning a minimum wage of only N70,000—a population that has suffered outrageous hikes in the price of petrol, a high cost of food, a hike in electricity tariffs, and general rising inflation.
“All NLC affiliates and state councils are directed to begin full mobilisation in preparation for the February 4, 2025, nationwide protest rally. Willing civil society allies are also encouraged to join the preparation. The Congress calls on all Nigerian workers, the informal sector, and the general public to stand in solidarity against this unjust policy”, he said
The Nigerian Communications Commission, last week announced a 50 per cent tariff hike for telecommunication companies in the country.
Demanding immediate suspension of the hike, NLC urged the Federal Government, the NCC, and the National Assembly to engage in meaningful dialogue with critical stakeholders to review the proposed tariff adjustment within the context of the economic realities facing Nigerians.
“Should these not be heeded, the Nigeria Labour Congress will escalate its actions, including the possibility of a nationwide boycott of telecommunication services and further mass actions, which involve the nationwide withdrawal of our services to resist policies that exacerbate poverty and inequality.
“Nigerian workers and citizens must unite and take action to prevent further economic oppression. We must resist any policy that prioritizes corporate profits over the well-being of the people,” it added.
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